Amaury Laurent Bernier – “Too Early At the Party”-I always appreciate when a song brings together different styles of rock for something that feels wholly original. I can say with utmost confidence that you’ve never heard anything quite like this track from Bernier. …
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Three outstanding folk singer songwriters who will bring a stillness and peace to you
Rowan Murphy – “Fault on the Line”-I’d have to go back and check, but I think I’ve already used all of the superlatives for a voice. I’ve said Every. Nice. Word. I know about Rowan Murphy’s vocal. Here we are again… me gushing …
Three brand new indie rock tracks that will help you celebrate the summer
Aadhav – “Keep Myself Alive”-Every once in a while a song comes along that stops me in my tracks and makes me say, “I’ve never heard anything like this.” I don’t think I could clap the rhythm of this song if you made …
EP Review: The Storm Windows – More Lucky
The first song The Storm Windows sent me was the title track “More Lucky,” which feels like a long lost John Prine song. Of course I was hooked. I said “yes” to covering the EP and have been excited to dig in ever …
Three new pop-flavored folk tracks that bring together different textures within the genre
Love, Alexa – “The Painter’s Wife”-If you’re a fan of genuine singer songwriters, there’s a lot to like about this sound from Love, Alexa. There’s a lot of emotion in the lyrical delivery here. The production is outstanding, blending aspects of folk and …
EP Review: The Sons of Guns – You Shine the Sun
If you’re a fan of the type of folk music we typically feature on this site, you’ll definitely want to check out this new EP from The Sons of Guns. There’s a real sense of momentum to these songs, moving along with an …
Three tracks to prove that not all “pop” music has to sound the same
Julia DeTomaso – “Rest”-This song is listed as alt pop and I hear that; it feels like it takes some of the juicy chords that sound good, blended with these dynamic production layers that really pull the listener in. DeTomaso’s vocal has this …
Album Review: Jelly Ellington – Glow
Fans of Americana that features rock guitars are going to find a lot to like with this new album from Jelly Ellington. This album is right in the sweet spot, combining multiple genres that all swirl around the central theme of “Americana” music. …
Three outstanding “classic” style rock tracks that will remind you the past isn’t even past
The Slow Glow – “Take It Easy, Charlie”-The guitar work on this track puts a massive smile on my face. At first blush, you might think the lyrics here are overly simple. But at about the 10th repetition of the line, you start …
